The bulk of this collection is made up
of historical and modern ephemera related to Thomas Edison. It also contains some of
Edison's correspondence, patents, and original and reproduced photographs of Edison
and his associates.

Background

Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931) is probably the best known American inventor of all time. His most
famous invention was the light bulb, but he also invented the phonograph and the
first practical storage battery, along with dozens of other impressive devices, for
a total of 1,093 patents during his lifetime.

Extent

3 boxes

Restrictions

The Huntington Library does not require that researchers request permission to quote from or publish images of this material,
nor does it charge fees for such activities.
The responsibility for identifying the copyright holder, if there is one, and obtaining necessary permissions rests with
the researcher.

Availability

Open to qualified researchers by prior application through the Reader Services Department. For more information, contact Reader
Services.